Rev. Robert M. (Bob) Copeland Jr.

To Bob Copeland Family:

Please know that we are thinking of you with some touching, happy, memorable moments with each of you, I personally love you and you will have a special place in my heart always,
.Sandra Light-Lawson

So sorry for your loss. I have great memories of you all being at Jonesville United Methodist Church and how wonderful you were to my family.

Please accept my condolences.

Our family has fond memories of Rev.Copeland and his family from The Methodist Camp on Stoney Creek. My Grandmother, Ruth McNew, worked at the Camp in the kitchen for several years and thought very highly of Mr.Copeland and his family. Rev.Copeland was so kind to hold her funeral in 2005. Rev.Copeland was a gentle and gracious man. May the memories you have warm your heart.

Phyllis & Jennifer McConnell

Christi and family-
We were so sorry to hear about your dad. You all are in our prayers.
BK & Kim Parsley

Phyllis and Jerry Browning's message says it all. We were privileged to have your family at Rutherford during our teen years. Brother Bob was a very special person. The Tillett family sends their condolences. We have been remembering many of the Bro.Bob stories since we heard of his passing. Love to you all.

Suzy and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Rev. Copeland. I always enjoyed our services when he would fill in for us at Pennington FUMC.
It's hard to let them go, but knowing where he is offers comfort and hope. Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Brenda,Suzi,Christi,and Mary Lynn
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of attending Holston View United Methodist when Bob was pastor there. Also, the Sundays spent at the Methodist weekend camp in Fort Blackmore. I hope that your hearts are filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Mary Lynn & Family, We were deeply saddened to hear of Bobs death. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies. He made an impact on Loudon Methodist Church, on our family & our community. Reverend Copeland was a fine man and a servant of Jesus Christ.

Brenda, Suzi and Christi,

Tony and I were so sorry to hear of the loss of your father this morning. Mr. Copeland was always such a kind and caring man to all. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Love,
Gary Herron & Tony Oxley

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We know how deeply Bob will be missed by each one of you as well as by the many people he touched with his kind and caring ways. Ed and Kathy Blair

Our prayers are with you. We thank God for a wonderful life well lived for God, family, and the church. God bless you. Perry and Teresa Duncan (Knoxville District UMC)

Mary Lynne, Brenda, Suzy, Christi, family and all Bob's many friends...Bob, from the very first time we met always greeted me with the term, "country preacher" but for me, Bob was the one who deserved it. Bob was the preacher's preacher! I am so glad I got to know him and that he accepted me as his friend. I am saddened and yet encouraged that Bob has finished his course and kept the faith. I know you will miss him but I know the Holy Spirit will comfort you as we were promised.
Our love to you,
Rev-Roy and Ruth Corbin

Mary Lynne, Brenda, Suzy, Christi and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Preacher Bob's passing. He was a great minister. I attended Prospect UMC when he was the minister there. He was always so nice and kind. My prayers are with each of you during this sad time. I rejoice in knowing heaven has gained a loyal and dedicated servant of our Lord.
Love,
Tracy Jones

Keeping you all in our hearts and thoughts and prayers. Thinking of all the love he shared with our family and all the campers at Buffalo Mountain...truly a gift to us all.

Much sympathy Mary Lynne and family. We loved Brother Bob so much. Praying for you all. Dorcas Clift Long Rutherford Memorial Methodist Church

To Mary Lynne and the girls and the entire Copeland family we send our deepest heartfelt condolences on the loss of Brother Bob. We can relate personally and first hand how "special" he was to many people. Back in the early 60's he was our minister at Rutherford Memorial United Methodist in Corryton, TN. He built a large and very active Youth Group and we were very loyal excited participating members. We did it all, skating, bowling, swimming, hiking, hay rides, camp, projects. We had the "coolest" and perhaps one of the youngest Methodist ministers in the entire Holston Conference. After all Brother Bob was the only "preacher" we knew, or had ever heard of, that had a 1965 Chevy Super Sport, with a 4 Speed in the floor manual Transmission. On June 20th 1965 (49 years ago-almost a half century), Brother Bob married the two of us. It lasted. A few years ago,along with our friends Joe and Becky we visited Brother Bob and Mary Lynne at his church in Loudon, TN just before they moved from there. They had'nt changed very much. Practically everyone in our church and the Corryton Community loved Brother Bob and were sad when he and his family left our community. Even today, a few people still occasionally tell a funny "Brother Bob story" which results in group laughter and warm feelings. Our prayers are with you.

Phyllis and Jerry Browning, Rutherford Memorial UMC, Corryton, TN

Dear Copeland Family - My dad and mom, Dock and Bertha Johnston, attended Holston View and loved Pastor Copeland. We are grateful for his many years of service to the Lord Jesus. I enjoyed his preaching and knew of their appreciation for him.

Keith Johnston
Kingsport